Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Wolfeboro (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, seeks an innovative Chef to lead culinary vision and operations for restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, and events. A strategic culinary leader who combines creativity with business acumen to elevate the dining experience and drive F&B revenue.

This role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader with a track record of managing costs and building a high-performing team while maintaining exceptional standards for food quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Experienced culinary leader in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or full-service hospitality.
• Strong experience in restaurants, banquet, and catering operations.
• Financially savvy with a track record of managing costs and driving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Culinary Operations: Oversee all culinary functions, including restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, and special events.
• Drive Culinary Innovation: Create distinctive, seasonal menus and memorable dining experiences that attract hotel guests and the local community.
• Deliver Financial Results: Drive revenue and profitability through menu strategy, food and labor cost controls, purchasing, and operational efficiency.
• Build a Winning Team: Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team focused on quality, accountability, and collaboration.
• Champion Excellence: Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hotels/resorts/hospitality

Menu development

Cost management

Team building

Job description

Maverick Wolfeboro Inn in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, seeks an innovative Chef to lead culinary vision and operations for restaurant, bar, banquets, catering, and events. A strategic culinary leader who combines creativity with business acumen to elevate the dining experience and drive F&B revenue.

This role requires a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader with a track record of managing costs and building a high-performing team while maintaining exceptional standards for food quality, safety, and